Financial Reporting and FP&A Analyst

Catalyst Power; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyst Power is seeking a Financial Reporting & FP&A Analyst to produce accurate financial statements and forward-looking analysis in a lean environment, partnering with senior leadership, operations, and commercial teams.

This hands-on role focuses on accounting close, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and decision support, requiring strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights while managing multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA a plus).
• 4–6 years of progressive experience across accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, or a combination.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable wearing multiple hats.
• Strong analytical skills; able to translate data into actionable insights.
• Clear communicator with non-finance stakeholders; independent and accountable.
• Comfortable working extended hours during closing, audit, and budgeting cycles.
• Advanced Excel skills (modeling and analysis).

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated and subsidiary financial statements under U.S. GAAP.
• Own the monthly close: journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy, revenue recognition, and key accruals.
• Support external audits, reviews, and lender/regulatory reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and process documentation.
• Draft technical accounting memos for policies and acquisitions.
• Coordinate cost allocations across business lines.
• Coordinate with third-party accounting, tax, and audit providers.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multi-hat

Attention to detail

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or MBA a plus

Tools

ERP systems

ETRM systems

Energy billing systems

Job description

The Financial Reporting & FP&A Analyst preparesaccuratefinancial statements and management reporting, while delivering forward-looking analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making. This is a hands-on role in a lean environment, partnering closely with senior leadership, operations, and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annualconsolidatedand subsidiary financial statementsin accordance withU.S. GAAP
• Own key elements of the monthly close: journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Maintain general ledger accuracy, including revenue recognition and key accruals
• Support external audits, reviews, and lender/regulatory reporting requirements
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and process documentation
• Draft technical accounting memos for policies and acquisitions
• Coordinate periodic cost allocations across business lines
• Coordinate with third-party accounting, tax, and audit providers as needed

FP&A, Forecasting, and Decision Support

• Build andmaintainannual budgets and periodic forecasts (OPEX, balance sheet, cash flow) across multiple business lines
• Produce management reporting packages with clear commentary vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods
• Prepare quarterly Board materials including financial highlights and KPIs
• Support ad hoc analysis for contracts, vendor agreements, and strategic initiatives
• Improve reporting processes, tools, and automation as the company scales

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA a plus)
• 4-6 years of progressive experience across accounting, financial reporting, FP&A, or a combination
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable wearing multiple hats
• Strong analytical skills; able to translate data into actionable insights
• Clear communicator with non-finance stakeholders; independent and accountable
• Comfortable working extended hours during closing, audit, and budgeting cycles
• Advanced Excel skills (modeling and analysis)

Preferred

• Industry experience in power/energy/utilities/commodities
• Experience with lender compliance reporting
• Familiarity with ERP, ETRM, or energy billing systems

Candidates must live within the U.S. and be legally authorized to work here permanently without sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary range (base): $105,000 - $130,000

*We are a proud equal opportunity employer*